Pakistan, India ink pact to tackle drug trafficking
September 13th, 2011 - 1:18 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 13 (IANS) Pakistan and India have signed a pact to check cross-border drug trafficking.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed Monday, Dawn reported from Rawalpindi.Prior to the signing, ... Read more...
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Pakistan vows to continue fight against terror
September 11th, 2011 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Pakistan Sunday reaffirmed its determination to fight against terrorism on the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attack.A statement issued by the foreign ministry said: ... Read more...
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9/11 transformed South Asia geopolitics (10th anniversary of 9/11)
September 9th, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) When the architects of 9/11 were traced to shadowy caves in Afghanistan, the US sent thousands of troops to smoke them out and topple ... Read more...
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Pakistan’s MQM chief hospitalised in London
August 29th, 2011 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Altaf Hussain, chief of Pakistani political party Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), is being treated at a London hospital for the past one week, a statement said ... Read more...
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Gaddafi crosses Libya-Algeria border: Report
August 27th, 2011 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo, Aug 27 (IANS) Six armoured vehicles, thought to be carrying Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and his sons, have crossed the Libya-Algeria border, Egypt's official news agency MENA reported Saturday.Libyan ... Read more...
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UN chief discusses Libya with regional organisations
August 27th, 2011 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has discussed with heads of leading regional organisations ways to rebuild Libya after more than six months of hostilities, the ... Read more...
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Zardari asks traders to help overcome economic crisis
August 27th, 2011 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 27 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the business community to suggest ways for overcoming the country's economic crisis.Zardari Friday told a delegation of the Federation ... Read more...
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US to release $1.5 bn in Libyan funds
August 26th, 2011 - 8:02 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Aug 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US will unfreeze $1.5 billion in Libyan assets to provide humanitarian aid to cash-strapped opposition forces fighting to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi's regime, a ... Read more...
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US-Pakistan ties should go beyond terrorism: Gilani
August 24th, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 24 (IANS) Relations between the US and Pakistan should go beyond terrorism and cover areas of bilateral relations on a durable basis, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has ... Read more...
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UN sees no military solution to Libya conflict
August 12th, 2011 - 7:00 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) There can be no military solution to the Libyan crisis, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said."The secretary general calls on all parties ... Read more...
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Chavez sends letter to Gaddafi wishing him victory
August 7th, 2011 - 4:03 am ICT by IANS
Caracas, Aug 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sent a letter to his Libyan counterpart Muammar Gaddafi, expressing support to his "brother-in-arms" and wishing him victory."I give you a ... Read more...
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Obama offers condolences over Afghan chopper crash
August 6th, 2011 - 11:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) President Barack Obama offered condolences Saturday to the families of 31 US soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan."My thoughts and prayers go out ... Read more...
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38 soldiers die in Afghan chopper crash (Lead)
August 6th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Aug 6 (IANS) At least 31 members of the US special forces and seven Afghan soldiers were killed in a NATO helicopter crash in east Afghanistan, President Hamid ... Read more...
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Gaddafi threatens to kill Berlusconi: Italian daily
July 31st, 2011 - 11:47 am ICT by IANS
Rome, July 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has sworn to assassinate Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Italian daily Corriere della Sera reported.According to the newspaper, Berlusconi learned of ... Read more...
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Libyan rebels seek financial help from Spain
July 22nd, 2011 - 8:34 am ICT by IANS
Madrid, July 22 (IANS/EFE) Libya's rebel group has appealed to Spanish corporates for financial aid to begin reconstruction of the North African country even as Muammar Gaddafi continues to hang ... Read more...
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Libya welcomes Russian efforts in peace talks
July 21st, 2011 - 6:34 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Libya will support any Russian assistance in the peaceful mediation of the crisis in the country, a minister has said.Libyan Foreign Minister Abdul Ati al-Obeidi ... Read more...
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NATO chief calls for more aircraft to bomb Libya
July 15th, 2011 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, July 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has called on the alliance members to send more aircraft to strike Libyan targets."I encourage all allies that have ... Read more...
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Gaddafi representatives in talks with France
July 11th, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Tripoli, July 11 (IANS/AKI) Representatives of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi are conducting negotiations with France and not with the rebels seeking his ouster, according to Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam."The truth ... Read more...
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Libyan leader Gaddafi threatens to attack Europe
July 9th, 2011 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has threatened Europe with retaliation for a NATO-led military campaign, saying he will send hundreds of soldiers to launch attacks there."Hundreds ... Read more...
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Pakistani jirga opposes military operations against Taliban
July 5th, 2011 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 5 (IANS) A tribal assembly in Pakistan has opposed the ongoing military operation against the Taliban in the country and urged the government to hold talks with ... Read more...
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Turkey recognises Libyan rebels
July 4th, 2011 - 9:17 am ICT by IANS
Tripoli, July 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Turkey has officially recognised Libya's rebel council and pledged to help it with an aid of at least $200 million, Al Jazeera reported.The Turkish foreign ... Read more...
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Key Taliban leader arrested in Islamabad
July 3rd, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 3 (IANS) A key Taliban leader has been arrested by authorities in Pakistan, Xinhua reported Sunday.The arrest was made during an overnight raid Saturday in the Pakistani ... Read more...
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US Congress votes against military campaign in Libya
June 25th, 2011 - 3:30 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The House of Representatives of the US Congress voted down Friday a resolution authorising a military campaign in Libya.Lawmakers rejected the resolution by a ... Read more...
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NATO to continue Libya operation
June 23rd, 2011 - 11:51 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, June 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NATO will continue its bombings of Libya, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said."NATO will continue its mission, because if we stop, an unspecified number ... Read more...
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Pakistanis see India as bigger threat than Al Qaeda
June 22nd, 2011 - 11:01 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 22 (IANS) Most Pakistanis see India as a bigger threat than the Taliban and the Al Qaeda and disapprove of the US military operation that killed Osama ... Read more...
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Russia opposes Libya-style UN action on Syria(Lead)
June 20th, 2011 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 20 (IANS) Moscow will veto any UN Security Council that will seek to slap Libya-type sanctions against Syria, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said, reports RIA Novosti.The US, France ... Read more...
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Medvedev opposes Libya-style UN resolution on Syria
June 20th, 2011 - 11:59 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow will use its veto rights in the UN Security Council to prevent the adoption of a resolution on Syria similar to the one passed ... Read more...
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28 militants, eight soldiers killed in Pakistan clashes (Lead)
June 19th, 2011 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 19 (IANS) At least 28 Taliban militants and eight soldiers were killed in two major clashes with the Pakistani security forces near the Afghan border, Xinhua reported ... Read more...
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Foreign powers control Pakistani Taliban, says politician
June 14th, 2011 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) The Afghan Taliban were not involved in any kind of activities inside Pakistan but the Pakistani Taliban are being controlled by "foreign intelligence agencies", a ... Read more...
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Moscow alarmed over NATO’s disproportionate use of force in Libya
June 5th, 2011 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, June 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow is alarmed over NATO's disproportionate use of force in Libya and the alliance's clear support for one side in the conflict, Russian Deputy Prime ... Read more...
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NATO strikes on Libya amount to land operation: Moscow
June 4th, 2011 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Odessa (Russia), June 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NATO's actions in Libya are gradually evolving into a land operation, Russia's foreign minister warned Saturday.The French armed forces website said Saturday that British ... Read more...
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NATO extends mission in Libya
June 1st, 2011 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation will continue its military campaign in Libya until at least September, NATO Secretary General Andres Fogh Rasmussen said Wednesday."We are ... Read more...
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17 militants killed in Pakistan
May 31st, 2011 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 31 (IANS) At least 17 militants were killed Tuesday in a military operation in the country's northwest tribal region, a media report said.An air strike in the Mamoozai ... Read more...
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Germany asks Pakistan to come clean on terror support
May 27th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Germany Friday asked Pakistan to "come clean" over doubts about its army's and secret service's support to terror groups such as Al Qaeda and ... Read more...
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Drone strike kills five in Pakistan
May 13th, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) At least five people were killed Friday when a US drone fired four missiles at a vehicle in northwest Pakistan, Xinhua reported.The drone hovered over ... Read more...
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